Controversial politician vies for Fulton County commissioner seat

A controversial politician from up north who dubbed herself "super mayor" has relocated to metro Atlanta and now wants to serve on the Fulton County Commission.

Illegal tire dumping damages historic graves at South Fulton church

Members of Pleasant Hill Victory AME Church say someone illegally dumped more than a hundred tires on their property earlier this month, with some of the tires damaging graves in the church's historic cemetery.

South Fulton police thwart planned 'teen takeover' at Welcome All Park

The South Fulton Police Department deployed multiple specialized units to Welcome All Park on Monday in anticipation of a planned "teen takeover" fueled by social media.

Judge blocks DA Fani Willis from $16.8M Trump compensation legal fee battle

A judge blocked the disqualified Fulton County District Attorney’s Office from intervening in the $16.8 million legal fee dispute with President Donald Trump.

St. Patrick's Day festivities, specials in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | 2026

From lively bar crawls and block parties to family-friendly festivals and festive food specials, here are some of the best ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day around metro Atlanta and North Georgia.

Sandy Springs woman accused of abusing 87-year-old

A Sandy Springs woman was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly abusing an 87-year-old, police said.

Commissioner Mo Ivory sparks debate after bailing inmates out of Fulton jail

Fulton County Commissioner Mo Ivory is viral on TikTok after bailing out three inmates to highlight overcrowding and the $115-per-night cost to taxpayers.

Pedestrian killed on Old National Highway in South Fulton

Police in South Fulton are investigating after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle on Old National Highway.

WATCH | Man seen allegedly pushing kids off bikes in Sandy Springs arrested

A man was arrested at a concert last week after he shoved two kids off their bicycles, causing one of them to fall into a fountain, Sandy Springs police said.

Fulton jail overcrowding: Board of Commissioners approves controversial plan

A plan to reduce overcrowding at Fulton County’s Rice Street Jail, approved by the Board of Commissioners on Wednesday morning, has blindsided some Fulton County officials.

Police drop theft probe at Fulton County Commissioner's Office

Fulton County police investigated an alleged security breach at the office of District 4 Commissioner Mo Ivory in January, but the case was closed due to a lack of evidence.

South Fulton District 3 town hall focuses on future plans

Leaders in South Fulton gathered with residents for a District 3 town hall meeting focused on the future of the community.

South Fulton police seek help in March murder of teen

South Fulton police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a person of interest in connection with the murder of a 16-year-old on Harrier Lane.

Sandy Springs police seek woman in spa probe, asking for public's help

Police are seeking Christina Chi Ling Han, also known as “Sandy," for questioning in an ongoing human trafficking and illicit sex investigation.

DJ Young Slade's death ruled an accident, medical examiner says

The death of Nathan Murray Smith, a local performer known professionally as DJ Young Slade, has been ruled an accident, according to the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office. 

Roswell business burns in Saturday night fire; cause still unknown

Roswell fire crews worked for hours Saturday night to extinguish flames after Bellini Osteria Toscana caught fire on West Crossville Road.